Aden Ang’aba Esokomi

 Email: esokomi@mmarau.ac.ke

Profile & Publications

       Summary Statement

  • The cornerstone of my professional and career interest is to be a lead mentor and consultant in the arenas of Political Science, Public Administration and Public Policy. My research interest is poised towards unravelling the intrigues associated with politics; leadership; policy formulation and implementation; and holism of societal dynamics. I endeavour to utilize my expertise to engineer socio-economic and political transcendence in the society.

       Education

  • 2019 – date: Master of Arts (Public Policy and Administration) at Maasai Mara University
  • Research Interest: The Role of Non -Institutional Actors in the Implementation of Road Infrastructure Policy
  • 2013 – 2017: Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Public Administration)
  • Award: First class honours
  • Research Content: Assessment of the Efficacy of Service Delivery in Government institutions: A Case of NGEC and KEBS
  • 2008 – 2011: Secondary School Education (KCSE). Matioli Secondary School
  • Award: B+ (plus)
  • 1999 – 2007: Primary School Education (KCPE). Emulundu Primary School
  • Award: B+ (plus)

       Seminars, Conferences and Workshops

  • Participated in a research seminar on Qualitative and quantitative Research Methods organized by the Department of Social Studies in collaboration with Oregon State university, USA held at Maasai Mara university on 13th August, 2019.
  • Participated in the Teacher Training and Development for Peace, Resilience Building and Prevention of Violence Extremism workshop held at Maasai Mara university on 22nd to 25th November, 2019.
  • Presented a paper in a research conference held at Tharaka University College from 18th to 19th November, 2021 on the Role of Public Administrators in Mitigating Gender Based Violence Among Children in Kakamega County.
  • Attended a Pedagogical Capacity Building Training held on 15th March, 2022 at Maasai Mara university.
  • Presented a research paper on the Role of Public Administrators in Mitigating Gender Based Violence held on 25th to 27th May, 2022 at Maasai Mara University.
  • Completed an online course on Technology for Transformative Pedagogy held on 1st July to 1st August, 2022.

       Work experience

  • July, 2019 – Date: Maasai Mara University

Designation: Graduate Assistant (Department of Social Studies)

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Teaching diploma and certificate programmes
  • Conducting community outreach services
  • Mentoring students to become professionals and responsible citizens
  • Performing any other task as directed by the head of department

 

June, 2019 to June, 2021:

Worked as a research assistant in a research project led by researchers from Maasai Mara University, Oregon State University, Templeton University and South Carolina University aimed at developing a measure of character development among the Kenyan youth.

  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Develop research instrument
  • Collect data
  • Conduct data analysis
  • Develop a research paper based on the findings of study

Jan – April, 2016: Nairobi County Government (Nairobi City Inspectorate Department)

Designation: Intern

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of the filing system of the department
  • Taking part in deployment of staff under the guidance of the director of the department
  • Giving advice on the strategies for efficient running of the department
  • Performing any other task as recommended by the director
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